Family members of two or more can be seated together,

but must register individually to maintain proper count.

Special Message From Fr. John Nolan

Quick Link Resources

During this time, we hope you will continue to support the parish through prayer, service, and through your generous giving. Many of our parishioners previously gave during the offertory at Mass via envelope. Because that is not an option at this time, we created a secure online giving platform which allows parishioners to donate using a credit card. We appreciate your continued generous stewardship of the past through this current challenge of the now and the near future. Click HERE to donate.

Sunday Mass 10:30am with prelude at 10:20am

Welcome to the online home of St. Joseph the Worker!

Dear Parishioners & Most Welcome Visitors,

Welcome to St Joseph the Worker Church in Chatham, Illinois and to this website meant to be a “window” into our Parish’s community of faith.

Our vibrant, active faith family is overly ready and eager to welcome back you and your family with open arms. Whether you are a long time parishioner, newly registered, or a visitor to the Springfield area, I am sure you will find this website full of useful information. St Joseph’s is a parish of over 1100 families and I invite you to explore our website. Our parish is a welcoming one, and we truly want everyone to feel at home here.

If there is anything we can do to help you in your journey with God, please do not hesitate to contact me or our parish team. You can find many of our contacts on the staff page here on our website or ask our parish office (483-3772) for assistance. We want to offer as many opportunities for parishioners to come together in faith as possible.

I pray that you may find warmth, encouragement and spiritual growth at St Joe’s and I look forward to getting to know you personally in the weeks and months ahead. May God bless you and your family.

Here are some shortcuts to current information due to the CONVID-19 pandemic:

Bulletins

Upcoming Events

ST. JOSEPH'S NEW VIRTUAL YOUTH NIGHT

Wednesdays from 7-8pm starting May 6th!

6-week series on the book of Genesis for youth from 6th-12th grade (we'll break into groups by age for discussions).

All you need to do to participate is login to the Zoom meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Our first meeting is Wednesday, May 6 from 7-8 pm. I'll have a drawing for a Door Prize (gift certificate) every week. Everyone gets their name in the drawing for attending the meeting. You can earn additional chances to win by rocking the weekly dress-up challenge and participating in games and discussion. For login information and other details please click HERE.

SAVE THE DATE - 12th Annual Fr. Franzen Memorial Golf Outing

September 27, 2020

Edgewood Gold Course ~ Auburn, IL

Details and an updated flyer can be found HERE. Questions can be directed to Sean Fink at [email protected]

Faith Formation Registration

We look forward to a wonderful Faith Formation year in 2020-2021 with all of your families.

Cost for Faith Formation (K-8) is $60 for one child; $100 for two or more children if registration is completed by August 3rd. Fees double after August 3rd

* There is no cost to register your high schooler (Level 9-12) for Youth Ministry.

Calendars

Family Activity Calendar

Calendars for past months can be found under the Formation Tab at the top of the page.

St. Joseph the Worker Preschool

St. Joseph the Worker Preschool offers a 4 year old class that meets on M/W/F and 3 year old class that meets T/Th, both from 9:00a.m-11:30a.m.

Mrs. Andrea Conlon is the Preschool teacher and provides fun, faith-based enriching activities to all of our students. She is assisted by her aides, parish members Mrs. Judy Gartland and Mrs. Melody Clark.

Prayer For Our Church

We Pray

Lord Jesus, You traveled through towns and villages curing every disease and illness among the people.

At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now in this health crisis so that we may know your healing love.

Heal those who are sick: may they regain their health and strength. Heal us from our fear, which prevents us from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which makes us certain of our health and life apart from you.

Bless health care professionals with strength and compassion as they selflessly respond to our needs.

We make this prayer in your strong and holy name, you, who with the Father and Spirit, live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

Vibrant & Active

St. Joseph the Worker Parish

We are a Roman Catholic faith family in Chatham Illinois committed to proclaiming the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We live our faith with our words and through our actions. Nourished by the Word of God and the Eucharist, we seek to become a place of mercy and hope where everyone is welcomed, loved and respected.